On this day — 7 Oct
2 football memories for 7 Oct 2026 — years ago today.
Football moments that fell on 7 Oct across the years.
44 years ago today
Jermain Defoe born (1982)
The English poacher was born in London. Defoe carved out a reputation as one of the Premier League's most lethal finishers, scoring over 160 league goals for clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland.
38 years ago today
Diego Costa born (1988)
The combative and clinical striker was born in Lagarto, Brazil. Costa famously fired Atlético Madrid to a La Liga title and Chelsea to two Premier League trophies with his aggressive, physical style.
Sources
- FTZ Today Memory calendar — Second tier source